Dear friends,

I thank GOD for His special ‘blessing’ that we as a group have been privileged to receive over the years.

My prayer and hope for each person and family linked with the Group is that this will be a new era filled with passion, love and care for one another, and that it will be an exciting time as each one of us continues to grow in knowledge and in gaining further experience and understanding, while we strive to ‘improve the lives of those living in Africa.’

As we mark the past achievements of the Group, it is perhaps an appropriate time to revisit our 100-year dream and reflect on the value it holds - for us and for those who will succeed us. The 100-year dream is a commitment, which our leadership made in 2001 to the prolonged existence of our company. It is an undertaking that this company, its culture and ethics will continue to thrive long after our time. Far from being a fanciful notion or a pipedream, this is an actual long-term business objective, with definite processes and courses of action put in place to ensure its fulfilment in ten, twenty – and even more – decades from now.

This orientation towards the future underscores the strong spiritual side of the Group, and embodies my personal belief that this is God’s business; not mine or ours. We are merely managing it on His behalf in order to create growth opportunities for our people.

I have been asked many times, what makes our organization different when compared to other companies. Firstly the people relationships in the organisation are very special, and love and care for each other is undoubtedly the key to our success.

I also believe our success hinges on the benchmarking of all operations, where we set goals for hourly or daily productivity. This process is transparent and our people know where the break-even point is, in whatever they do. This encourages the continuous improving of yesterday’s productivity and keeps work life stimulating and exciting.

Stemming from my involvement as Chairman of the National Commission for Labour Intensive Construction (NCLIC) from 1990-1997, and the negotiation of a framework agreement with labour organisations, job creation has always been a priority for the Power Group.

Another key to our ability to grow at such a rapid rate is the fact that we have from an early stage, commenced with a student training programme. This initiative has always had an aggressive empowerment angle, even long before it was expected by our communities or prescribed by government.

We are very conscious of our social responsibility and like to get involved in the communities we work in, often in extremely disadvantaged areas.

Another important aspect is our active involvement in the Global Day of Prayer. Through a spiritual revival, I am convinced that Africa, which is often referred to as the ‘dark continent’, with all the negative sentiments of poverty, unemployment, crime and corruption, prostitution, drug and alcohol abuse and HIV/Aids, will see a major turn-around. I firmly believe God has a plan for Africa, and that we have a role to play in the Transformation of our continent.

To our loyal staff, clients and friends in the industry, I’d like to extend a special word of thanks and appreciation. My wish is that you will walk along with us for the years to come – and perhaps the next 100 will follow.

I am optimistic that GOD has great plans for the African continent in the coming years and that we can play our part as He continues to bless South Africa and Africa. May He ‘hear our prayers, forgive our sins and heal our land’ (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Richest Blessings,

Graham Power
Executive Chairman